Saturday, January 2, 2010

Nanjing

We are beginning our second day in Nanjing and our last day as a family of three. Tomorrow 10am we will be leaving the hotel to go get Matthew. We are both excited and nervous about all that he will go through tomorrow and the subsequent days but are praying for a smooth transition for him. The jet lag this trip is really taking a toll on me and I hope with each day it gets a little better. I just feel so tired and then can only sleep for about five hours. i know this will pass. We have been skyping with Olivia at home and that has definitely helped being able to see her and talk to her. Leaving Olivia was very difficult but I am managing.Today we are going to head up to the Hunan Rd and to the Nanjing Drum Tower. Then we will spend the evening getting ready for the arrival of our beautiful boy All the Best Steve and Kate.

8 comments:

The jet lag was really difficult for me going over, too. The same thing happened. I was exhausted but couldn't sleep much more than four hours for the first few nites. Honestly, the night we got SuSu was the first nite I slept well! After that, the jet lag eased up a lot and I was able to sleep a good 7 hours or more a night. I think you'll feel a whole lot better in another day or two. Beijing was just a blur to me, but thing improved a lot on about Day 4. Hang in there!!

Hey Kate!! Ican not believe that this time tomorrow you will be on your way to finally getting Matthew! All the worry and stress of the last 3 years will melt away the minute you hold him in your arms!! As always we are here for you and can't wait to see our new nephew!!

Hi Kate and Steve.... this is Shelley, don't think we've met, and if we have it was quite a while ago. We just got back last week... well Christmas Eve.... so a little over a week. It was fantastic and one of the most difficult trips I've undertaken, and Dave and I have traveled..... just so much rushing around and stress, but a great, wonderful stress. Can't believe that we are home.

If you go sightseeing and make it to the Pearl factory in Beijing..... definitely get the face day and night cream, it's amazing....., made out of Pearls. you won't be sorry!!! Can't wait to see you when you get back - have a wonderful Gotcha Day !Shelley & Baylon

Der Kate & Steve, Congrats and God Bless. We are so excited for you both. How exciting that you will be will your son in just a few hours. Cherish these moments as we know you will. Your Gotcha Day is almost here!Love Marge, Ray Anthony & SalvatoreThe Cascio's

Liv, We are so excited to see your Mom and Dad with your brother, but we will be SO EXCITED when we see him with you!!! You are a special girl and you will be a terrific big sister. You have waitied so patiently for Matthew to finally come home!! I bet you are having fun with your cousins!!! We can't wait to see you on Monday afternoon after school!! Hugs!Love,

How wonderful to see Matthew in your arms. He seems to be very comfortable surrounded by the love of mommy and daddy. Can't wait to kiss his chubby cheeks. Hope this post gets through as my last one didn't. I am so happy for all of you. Love Aunt Eileen

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Adoption Timeline

January 15 2010 Homeward Bound

January 12 2010--Consulate Appt

January 4 2010-- Gotcha Day

December 31 2009-- Leave for China

December 9 2009 Travel Approval

October 30 2009---LOSC

August 17 2009--replaced BC To China

LID--?????

April 30 2009--DTC

March 12,2009--PA preapproval from China

March 11 2009-Homestudy approved and forwarded to USCIS

February 21,2009--China Homestudy Update

February 3 2009--Dossier prep begins.

January 27 2009-Letter of Intent( LOI )to China

January 26 2009-Application mailed to agency

January 15 2009- Preapproved to adopt Matthew from China

December 17 2008-Dossier complete holding at agency awaiting new info.

November 21 2008-Dossier fully state certified and on to agency

November 19 2008-Dossier to Dept of State

November 14 2008 Dossier sent to agency for translation to begin while authentications being completed.